TRANSFORM

 

Description: This function allows the user to transform selected elements by move, rotate, mapping (LCS), and normal offset.  The normal offset option only applies to plate elements.  It should be noted that the normal of the plate elements should be consistent for a proper normal offset.

 

Usage:

 

1.  DSI first prompts the user to select the desired elements.

 

2.  DSI then prompts the user to select the desired transformation:

    

 

MOVE: moves the selected elements to a new location according to the distance entered along the selected axis.

 

ROTATE: rotates the selected elements to an angle increment (right-hand rule).

 

NORMAL OFFSET: moves the selected plate elements in the normal direction by the specified thickness.

 

POINT TO POINT: moves the selected plate elements from one point to the other.

 

3.  DSI prompts for a desired coordinate system (local or global) (this step is not required for NORMAL OFFSET).  A thorough explanation of how to create a local coordinate system is covered in Local Coordinate System, Section 2.16.

                    

4.  DSI prompts for the transformation value.

 

5.  The elements are transformed.

 

6.       DSI prompts the user to select one of the following options:

 

    

 

AGAIN: performs the same transformation again with the same specifications.

NEW TRANSFORM: begins another transformation operation.

REVERSE: rejects the previous transformation.

EXIT: exits the function.